Player

Jared Payne

DOB:13/10/1985

Place of Birth:
Tauranga
, N Zealand

Height:1.88 m

Weight:94.09 kg

Position:Centre / Full Back

Honours:Ireland (20 caps)

The New Zealander arrived at Ulster in 2011 after an outstanding few years in Super Rugby for The Auckland Blues, Crusaders and Chiefs, his ability to play at the highest level in any position across the backline attracting top European clubs. At Kingspan he has most regularly played at full-back where his reading of the game and timely interventions have been often match-winning. In 2014, now qualified for Ireland, he was immediately drafted into the midfield and the hugely-intelligent and skilled Payne is one of the first names on the Ulster and national teamsheets.